Dinner

Garides Saganaki

Name: Garides Saganaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500g Raw king prawns; 3 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 Onion, chopped; Fresh parsley, chopped, pinch; 250ml White wine; 1 (400g) tin Canned chopped tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced; 1 (200g) pack Feta cheese, cubed; Water, enough to cover; Crusty bread, sliced, slices

Greek-style king prawns simmered in a rich tomato, white wine, and feta sauce.

50 min
420 kcal
Pescatarian
Greek
Seafood

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Place the prawns in a pot.
Step 2:
Add enough water to cover the prawns.
Step 3:
Boil for 5 minutes.
5 min
Step 4:
Drain the prawns, reserving the cooking liquid, and set aside.
Step 5:
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan.
Step 6:
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft.
Step 7:
Mix in the parsley, white wine, tomatoes, garlic, and remaining olive oil.
Step 8:
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
30 min
Step 9:
While the sauce simmers, allow the prawns to cool until they are safe to handle.
Step 10:
Remove the prawn legs by pinching them.
Step 11:
Pull off the shells, leaving the heads and tails on.
Step 12:
Stir the prawns into the thickened sauce.
Step 13:
If the sauce has cooled, bring it back to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
5 min
Step 14:
Add the feta, remove from the heat, and let stand until the cheese starts to melt.
Step 15:
Serve warm with slices of crusty bread.
Step 16:
Optionally, add a few tablespoons of stock or passata to make a pasta sauce.
Step 17:
After adding the feta, toss with pasta and serve.